How long does a Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).

Is a Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix

A Cocker Spaniel Papillon mix is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Papillon. Most grow into small dogs of 12–20 lb and live 12–15 years.

Cocker Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cocker SpanielPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Papillon, a purebred dog — PapillonPhoto: Gvdmoort, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight12–20 lbcan be 5–30 lb

Height11–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix get?

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

The mix12–20 lb

Papillon5–10 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 11–13 inches at the shoulder, against 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel and 8–11 in for the Papillon. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Very high

The Cocker Spaniel rates very high and the Papillon very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Cocker Spaniel is usually described as gentle, smart, happy. The Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs the mix

Trait	Cocker Spaniel	Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix	Papillon
Weight	20–30 lb	12–20 lb	5–10 lb
Height	13.5–15.5 in	11–13 in	8–11 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	12–15 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix get?: Most grow to 12–20 pounds and 11–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 5–30 pounds.
How long does a Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
Does a Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Cocker Spaniel Papillon Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

Other Papillon mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.